Cleveland Browns LBs Eric Barton and David Bowens likely will not remain with the team because they do not fit will in the team's new 4-3 defensive alignment, reports Tony Grossi, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Updating a previous report, Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB Eric Barton (neck) is deciding whether to undergo season-ending surgery on a bulging disc in his neck, according to a source.

ESPN.com reports Cleveland Browns LB Eric Barton's (neck) season is in jeopardy after he was diagnosed with a neck injury following the team's Week 8 game, a source close to Barton told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. Barton was informed by a spine specialist at The Cleveland Clinic that he had a bulging disc between the C3 and C4 vertebrae, according to the source.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Eric Barton (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 19. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 16 game but should be able to play.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Eric Barton (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 12, and he appears likely to play in Week 15. He is listed as questionable for the game.